Md. Code, Local Government § 12-805
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-805, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§12–805.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not establish, maintain, or operate a labor camp for groups of 25 or more workers outside the limits of any municipality in Dorchester County unless the person obtains a permit under subsection (b) of this section.
(b) (1) The County Council of Dorchester County may issue a permit to a person as provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the county council.
(2) After notice to the person who holds a permit and an opportunity for a hearing, the county council may revoke a permit for cause.
(c) (1) A person who violates this section or a rule or regulation of the County Council of Dorchester County adopted under this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.
(2) A labor camp established, operated, or maintained in violation of this section or a rule or regulation of the county adopted under this section may be abated as a nuisance.
(b) (1) The County Council of Dorchester County may issue a permit to a person as provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the county council.
(2) After notice to the person who holds a permit and an opportunity for a hearing, the county council may revoke a permit for cause.
(c) (1) A person who violates this section or a rule or regulation of the County Council of Dorchester County adopted under this section is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense.
(2) A labor camp established, operated, or maintained in violation of this section or a rule or regulation of the county adopted under this section may be abated as a nuisance.
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